The heart beats over 100,000 times a day, pumping blood through roughly 60,000 miles of vessels. When we fall in love, feel grief, or experience joy, we don't say, "My brain aches" or "My amygdala swells", we say my heart breaks, soars, fills, or shatters.How is it that these three-pound mechanical muscles control our emotional language? Join me for a little science and a little fiction in this three-part series--The Matters of the Heart.Were the ancient physicians and philosophers ahead of their time, sensing something that research is now confirming: the heart thinks, feels, and remembers. It's not just a metaphor; it's biology becoming poetry.Support the showThank you for enjoying The Gateway Storyteller. Consider adding me to your playlists and downloads. To hear all the episodes, find me at https://thegatewaystoryteller.buzzsprout.com Like what you hear? Your financial consideration is greatly appreciated, and it helps to keep the research and recording moving forward. Remember: The gateway is always open. Let's walk through...together.

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